Mate in 3: rook to a7 (a8·3)
c9-13889Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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. Rxa7+ Kd8 30. Nxd6 f3 31. Nxc6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Nxd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #745.
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