Mate in 3: rook to a7 (a1·2)
c9-23874Puzzle 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
28. Ra7+ Rb7 29. Qxb7+ Kd8 30. Qa8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb7, then Qxb7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #822.
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