Mate in 3: rook to b6 (d6)
c9-22914Puzzle 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
32. Rb6+ Ka8 33. Qc8+ Ka7 34. Qa6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #669.
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