Mate in 3: rook to a7 (a1)
c9-14029Puzzle 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
25. Ra7+ Kd8 26. Qb6+ Ke8 27. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #171.
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