Mate in 2: rook to a6 (b6)
c9-23790Puzzle rating: 1450Theme: 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
19. Ra6+ bxa6 20. Qb6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: queen to b6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead bxa6, then Qb6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #927.
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