Mate in 3: rook to a6
c9-12265Puzzle 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
29. Ra6+ Kd5 30. Qxd6+ Ke4 31. Qd3#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd5, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #928.
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