Mate in 3: rook to b5 (b1·2)
c9-10842Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
30. Rb5+ Kc4 31. Ne3+ Kxd4 32. Rxd5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to e3 (#1).
- Strong! rook to d5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc4, then Ne3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #904.
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