Mate in 3: rook to b7 (b1·8)
c9-22577Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
24. Rxb7 Rg5 25. Qxe7+ Kg8 26. Rb8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg5, then Qxe7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #693.
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