Mate in 3: rook to a8
c9-14928Puzzle 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
25. Ra8+ Kd7 26. Nxe5+ fxe5 27. Qc6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Nxe5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #682.
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