Mate in 2: king to c2 (c1)
c9-22169Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
25. Kc2 Rf8 26. Ra1#
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to c2.
- Spot on — rook to a1 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rf8, then Ra1# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #875.
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