Mate in 2: rook to a8 (a6)
c9-26727Puzzle 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
32. Ra8+ Kb7 33. Qa6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb7, then Qa6# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #877.
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