Mate in 2: rook to a7 (b7)
c9-10897Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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
28. Ra7+ Kb8 29. Nxa6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — knight to a6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb8, then Nxa6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #736.
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