Mate in 2: rook to c7 (c4·2)
c9-24478Puzzle rating: 1510Theme: 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
27. Rc7 Rxe2 28. Qd7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to c7.
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxe2, then Qd7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #307.
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