Mate in 2: pawn to d5
c9-26023Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
38. d5+ Kf5 39. Rf7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kf5, then Rf7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #654.
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