Mate in 3: rook to b2
c9-22921Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
35. Rb2+ Nb6 36. Rxb6+ Ka7 37. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nb6, then Rxb6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #924.
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