Mate in 3: rook to a7
c9-22698Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
27. Rxa7+ Kb6 28. Rb7+ Ka6 29. Ra1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Rb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #695.
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