Mate in 2: rook to c8 (c6·2)
c9-17359naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1450Theme: 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. Rc8+ Kb7 26. Bd5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb7, then Bd5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #930.
SP-930 · BastionScout — King off-centre on c or f with a knight starting on the rim (a/h).
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