Mate in 2: pawn to b6
c9-20977Puzzle rating: 1440Theme: 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
28. axb6+ Kb7 29. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb7, then Qa8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #729.
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