Mate in 3: rook to a5 (a3)
c9-21616Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
32. Rxa5+ Kb6 33. Ne6+ Qc5 34. Qxc5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #911.
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