Mate in 3: rook to a3
c9-11321Puzzle 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
32. Ra3+ Kb6 33. Ra6+ Kc7 34. Rc6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Ra6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #250.
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