Mate in 3: rook to b7 (b4)
c9-23661Puzzle 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
33. Rb7+ Kd8 34. Qxe6 g3 35. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qxe6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #781.
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