Mate in 2: pawn to d6 (d5·2)
c9-23886naming 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
39. d6 Re1 40. Rb8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to d6.
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Re1, then Rb8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #921.
SP-921 · RampartScout — Wing king plus a rim knight, and only 72 positions qualify — the rarest pattern of all.
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