Mate in 2: rook to a8 (a7·8)
c9-23338Puzzle rating: 1670Theme: 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. Ra8+ Kb7 29. Qa7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a8 keeps the pressure (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb7, then Qa7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #286.
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