Mate in 3: rook to b6 (b3)
c9-10764Puzzle 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
25. Rxb6 Bxb2+ 26. Nxb2 h6 27. Rb8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to b2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxb2+, then Nxb2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #699.
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