Mate in 3: rook to b8 (b5)
c9-22023Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
28. Rb8+ Rc8 29. Qxc8+ Ke7 30. Qe6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc8, then Qxc8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #358.
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