Mate in 3: rook to b7 (b3·2)
c9-19654Puzzle 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
29. Rxb7+ Ka8 30. Rb8+ Ka7 31. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Rb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #958.
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