Mate in 2: rook to a7 (a8·2)
c9-18760naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
18. Ra7+ Kb8 19. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kb8, then Qc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #649.
SP-649 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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