Mate in 3: rook to a7 (g7)
c9-11717Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
29. Ra7+ Kb8 30. Rb7+ Kc8 31. Na7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Rb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #855.
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