Mate in 3: rook to b6 (a6)
c9-17825Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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. Rxb6 d5 37. Rb7+ Kf6 38. Qf5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead d5, then Rb7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #561.
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