Mate in 2: rook to c7 (c1·2)
c9-25231Puzzle 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
33. Rxc7+ Ka8 34. Ra7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka8, then Ra7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #682.
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