Mate in 3: rook to b7 (e7)
c9-26917Puzzle 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
41. Rxb7 Bxd4 42. b4+ Ka4 43. Bc2#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to b4 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to c2 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxd4, then b4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #854.
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