Mate in 2: pawn to c6 (c5)
c9-24715Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. c6 Rxd2 22. Qb7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to c6.
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxd2, then Qb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #233.
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