Mate in 3: rook to b7 (b1·4)
c9-11066Puzzle 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
20. Rxb7+ Kxb7 21. Qb3+ Ka6 22. Qb5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb7, then Qb3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #767.
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