Mate in 3: rook to a2
c9-22204Puzzle 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. Rxa2 a5 34. Qxb6 g2 35. Rxa5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead a5, then Qxb6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #295.
Explore position #295Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play