Mate in 3: rook to a3 (b3·2)
c9-10275Puzzle 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
26. Rxa3 Kc8 27. Ra8+ Kd7 28. Ne5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Ra8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #670.
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