Mate in 2: rook to a5 (a2)
c9-24192naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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. R2a5+ Kc6 35. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Kc6, then Qc7# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #47.
SP-47 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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