Mate in 3: rook to b7 (c7·5)
c9-13933Puzzle 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
22. Rxb7+ Kxb7 23. Qc7+ Ka8 24. Qxa7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #348.
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