Mate in 2: pawn to a4
c9-13585Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
33. a4+ Kxa4 34. Qc4#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to a4 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxa4, then Qc4# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #267.
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