Mate in 2: rook to a7 (a1)
c9-20274Puzzle rating: 1320Theme: 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. Rxa7+ Kxa7 37. Qa5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a7 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Well found: queen to a5 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kxa7, then Qa5# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #840.
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