Mate in 2: rook to c6 (c4)
c9-26779Puzzle 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
28. Rc6+ Rxc6+ 29. Qxc6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: queen to c6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxc6+, then Qxc6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #955.
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