Mate in 2: pawn to b4 (b2)
c9-16830Puzzle rating: 1410Theme: 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
36. b4 h3 37. Rd6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to b4.
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead h3, then Rd6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #362.
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