Mate in 2: rook to c5 (c1)
c9-28211Puzzle rating: 1670Theme: 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
25. Rxc5+ Nxc5 26. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c5 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxc5, then Qc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #319.
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