Mate in 2: king to b2
c9-19865Puzzle 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
32. Kb2 Qe6 33. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to b2.
- Well found: rook to d8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Qe6, then Rxd8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #511.
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