Mate in 2: rook to b7 (c7·3)
c9-24775Puzzle 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
25. Rb7+ Qxb7 26. Qc5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to c5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qxb7, then Qc5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #302.
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