Mate in 3: rook to a6 (a3)
c9-22590Puzzle 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
24. Rxa6+ Kxa6 25. Qa4+ Qxa4 26. Rxa4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxa6, then Qa4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #943.
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