Mate in 3: rook to b8 (a8·2)
c9-26750Puzzle 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
26. Rb8+ Ka5 27. Qa8+ Kb4 28. Qa3#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka5, then Qa8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #463.
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