Mate in 3: rook to a8 (a3)
c9-19836Puzzle 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
30. Ra8+ Kb7 31. Qe4+ c6 32. Qxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Qe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #542.
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