Mate in 2: pawn to c8 (c7·2)
c9-23838Puzzle rating: 1410Theme: 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
35. c8=Q bxc4 36. Qb8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to c8.
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead bxc4, then Qb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #720.
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