Mate in 3: rook to a7 (b7)
c9-23620Puzzle 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
28. Rxa7+ Kxa7 29. Qc7+ Ka8 30. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxa7, then Qc7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #684.
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