Mate in 2: rook to d5 (g5)
c9-22769Puzzle 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
32. Rd5+ Kxc4 33. Qb3#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to b3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxc4, then Qb3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #596.
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