Mate in 2: pawn to d8
c9-20651Puzzle rating: 1090Theme: 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
29. d8=Q+ Ka7 30. Rxa2#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — rook to a2 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka7, then Rxa2# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #591.
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