Mate in 3: rook to b8 (b1)
c9-26294Puzzle 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
21. Rxb8+ Bd8 22. Bb4+ Ne7 23. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to b4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd8, then Bb4+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #233.
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