Mate in 2: pawn to a8
c9-09426Puzzle 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. a8=Q+ Kd7 24. Nc5#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — knight to c5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kd7, then Nc5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #849.
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