Mate in 2: rook to b7 (b2)
c9-26338Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
23. Rxb7+ Kxd6 24. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxd6, then Qxd7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #694.
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