Mate in 2: king to a1
c9-22935Puzzle rating: 1280Theme: 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
21. Ka1 Bxb3 22. Bd6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: king to a1.
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Bxb3, then Bd6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #174.
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