Mate in 3: rook to a8 (b8)
c9-19366Puzzle 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
31. Ra8+ Kb6 32. Nc4+ Kc7 33. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Nc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #861.
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