Mate in 2: rook to a8 (a5)
c9-12812Puzzle 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. Ra8+ Kb7 21. Qa7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb7, then Qa7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #458.
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