Mate in 2: rook to a3
c9-10857Puzzle 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
20. Ra3+ Bxa3 21. Nc3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a3 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: knight to c3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxa3, then Nc3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #786.
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