Mate in 3: rook to a8 (a4)
c9-22266Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
29. Ra8+ Kc7 30. Ra7+ Kb8 31. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Ra7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #859.
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