Mate in 3: rook to b8 (b2)
c9-21949Puzzle 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
33. Rb8+ Rd8 34. Rxd8+ Qe8 35. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd8, then Rxd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #442.
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