Mate in 3: rook to a1 (b1·2)
c9-26711Puzzle 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
29. Rxa1 g5 30. N3e5 gxf4 31. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g5, then N3e5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #683.
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