Mate in 3: rook to b1 (a1)
c9-25926Puzzle 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
36. Rb1+ Bb2 37. Rxb2+ Ka7 38. Qa4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bb2, then Rxb2+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #791.
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