Mate in 3: rook to b1
c9-25250Puzzle 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
41. Rb1+ Ka7 42. Qd7+ Ka6 43. Qa4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #905.
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