Mate in 3: rook to b7 (d7)
c9-23908Puzzle 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
32. Rxb7+ Ka8 33. Ra7+ Kb8 34. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Ra7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #199.
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