Mate in 3: rook to b6 (b8)
c9-23855Puzzle 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
39. Rb6+ Rd6 40. Rxd6+ Ke5 41. d4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to d4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd6, then Rxd6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #119.
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