Mate in 2: pawn to a7
c9-17157Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
26. a7 Bxb3 27. a8=R#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to a7.
- Spot on — pawn to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxb3, then a8=R# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #829.
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