Mate in 3: rook to b7 (b1·7)
c9-19430Puzzle 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
24. Rb7+ Kc6 25. Qc7+ Kd5 26. Nf4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc6, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #522.
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