Mate in 3: rook to a7 (d7)
c9-17670Puzzle 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
36. Ra7+ Kb8 37. Nc6+ Kc8 38. Rc7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to c6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #732.
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