Mate in 3: rook to a3 (h3)
c9-09631Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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. Rxa3 Rg5+ 35. Rxg5 cxb4 36. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg5+, then Rxg5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #441.
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