Mate in 3: rook to a1 (b1)
c9-09948Puzzle 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
29. Ra1+ Qa5 30. Qxa5+ Kb7 31. Qb5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qa5, then Qxa5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #849.
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