Mate in 3: rook to a8 (c8)
c9-22326Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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+ Kb6 30. Rc6+ bxc6 31. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Rc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #808.
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