Mate in 3: rook to b7 (d7·2)
c9-21694Puzzle 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
27. Rxb7+ Ka8 28. Rxb6+ Rxe4 29. Qa5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Rxb6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #228.
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