Mate in 3: rook to b4 (a4)
c9-11834Puzzle 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
18. Rb4+ Kc8 19. Bb7+ Kb8 20. Na6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to b7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Bb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #742.
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