Mate in 3: rook to b7 (b1·3)
c9-26807Puzzle 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
28. Rb7+ Qc7 29. Rxc7+ Kd8 30. Qc8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qc7, then Rxc7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #450.
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