Mate in 3: rook to b5
c9-23150Puzzle 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
36. Rxb5+ Kc7 37. Rb7+ Kc8 38. Qc6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Rb7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #874.
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