Mate in 3: rook to a7 (b7·4)
c9-17566Puzzle 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
17. Rxa7+ Kb8 18. Rb1+ Bb2 19. Rxb2#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b2 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Rb1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #91.
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