Mate in 2: rook to c8 (c1·4)
c9-25690Puzzle 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
26. Rc8+ Kxd7 27. Qh3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to h3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxd7, then Qh3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #528.
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