Mate in 3: rook to b7 (b4·2)
c9-22430Puzzle rating: 1950Theme: 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
36. Rb7 gxf4 37. gxf4 Rb8 38. f5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: pawn to f4 (#1).
- Strong! pawn to f5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead gxf4, then gxf4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #614.
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