Mate in 2: rook to c8 (d8)
c9-26986Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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. Rc8+ Kd5 24. Qe5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd5, then Qe5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #514.
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