Mate in 3: rook to b6
c9-20946Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Rb6+ Bb7 32. Rexb7+ Ka8 33. Ra7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bb7, then Rexb7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #450.
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