Mate in 3: rook to a6 (b6)
c9-09013Puzzle rating: 2210Theme: 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
35. Ra6+ Kb8 36. Qa7+ Kc8 37. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to a7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #712.
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