Mate in 2: rook to d7 (d3)
c9-23809Puzzle 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
24. Rxd7 Bxd7 25. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxd7, then Qc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #958.
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