Mate in 3: rook to a7 (b7·3)
c9-17010Puzzle 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
22. Ra7+ Kb8 23. Rxa6 exf4 24. Qa7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Rxa6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #863.
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