Mate in 3: rook to a3 (d3)
c9-26425Puzzle 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
24. Rxa3+ Ba5 25. Rxa5+ Kb6 26. Ra6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ba5, then Rxa5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #945.
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