Mate in 2: rook to a8 (a7·2)
c9-27197naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1320Theme: 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. Ra8+ Nxa8 19. Qxa8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#1).
- Well found: queen to a8 (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 2.
- If instead Nxa8, then Qxa8# and it is mate.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #170.
SP-170 · ThroneScout — The king starts on d or e while at least one knight begins in a corner.
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