Mate in 3: rook to b8 (b4)
c9-26060Puzzle 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. Rb8+ Kd7 40. Rc7+ Ke6 41. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Rc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #307.
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