Mate in 3: rook to b8 (b1·3)
c9-25491Puzzle 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
25. Rb8+ Nc8 26. Rxc8+ Ke7 27. Qxa7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc8, then Rxc8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #611.
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