Mate in 2: rook to b5 (b4)
c9-27680Puzzle 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
34. Rb5+ Ka6 35. Ra3#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — rook to a3 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Ka6, then Ra3# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #767.
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