Mate in 2: rook to c1 (e1)
c9-25440Puzzle 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
28. Rc1 Rxd3 29. Qc8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to c1.
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxd3, then Qc8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #714.
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