Mate in 3: rook to b5 (a5)
c9-25738Puzzle 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
39. Rb5+ Ka7 40. Nc6+ Ka6 41. Rxb4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #649.
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