Mate in 3: rook to a5 (a4)
c9-26656Puzzle 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
30. Rxa5+ Kxb8 31. Nd7+ Kc8 32. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to a5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to d7 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb8, then Nd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #254.
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