Mate in 3: rook to b7 (b1·2)
c9-24053Puzzle 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
32. Rb7+ Ke6 33. Ne4 h5 34. Rd6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to e4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Ne4 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #776.
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