Mate in 2: rook to c7 (c2)
c9-22647Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
21. Rc7+ Kxc7 22. Qc6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxc7, then Qc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #367.
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