Mate in 3: rook to a8 (a1·3)
c9-21487Puzzle 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
29. Ra8+ Kc7 30. Bb6+ Kd7 31. Rd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to b6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Bb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #735.
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