Mate in 2: rook to d1 (a1·2)
c9-27756Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
35. Rd1 c4 36. Qb5#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d1.
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead c4, then Qb5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #574.
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