Mate in 2: rook to a7 (a8)
c9-23152Puzzle rating: 1220Theme: 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
35. Ra7+ Kb8 36. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb8, then Qa8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #862.
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