Mate in 3: rook to b3 (b1)
c9-26760Puzzle 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
22. Rxb3+ Ka7 23. Bxc5+ Kxa6 24. Qb5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Bxc5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #878.
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