Mate in 2: rook to c7 (c8)
c9-10526naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1220Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 2
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. Rc7+ Ke8 29. Ba4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to a4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ke8, then Ba4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #468.
SP-468 · BastionGuard — King off-centre on c or f with both knights on inner files.
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