Mate in 3: rook to a3 (b3)
c9-23302Puzzle 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
31. Ra3+ Kb5 32. Nc3+ Kb4 33. Ra4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb5, then Nc3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #683.
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