Mate in 2: rook to b6
c9-22713Puzzle 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
27. Rxb6+ Ka7 28. Qa6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b6 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka7, then Qa6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #840.
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