Mate in 3: pawn to b8 (b7)
c9-22237Puzzle 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
32. b8=Q+ Kd7 33. Rxd6+ Ke7 34. Rb7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Rxd6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #527.
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