Mate in 2: bishop to a6
c9-09650Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
20. Ba6+ Rxa6 21. Rb8#
Why it works
- Great move! bishop to a6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: rook to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rxa6, then Rb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #797.
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