Mate in 2: rook to c7 (c4)
c9-22392Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
33. Rc7+ Ka6 34. Bc4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to c4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka6, then Bc4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #935.
Explore position #935Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play