Mate in 3: rook to b7 (b1·6)
c9-12344Puzzle 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
24. Rxb7+ Kd6 25. Qf8+ Ke6 26. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #554.
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