Mate in 3: rook to a1 (b1·4)
c9-26427Puzzle 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
22. Ra1+ Kb6 23. Qa7+ Kc6 24. Ra6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Qa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #383.
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