Mate in 2: rook to b2 (a2)
c9-14925naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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
20. Rb2 Rc6 21. Qb7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to b2.
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Rc6, then Qb7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #854.
SP-854 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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