Mate in 3: rook to b8 (a8)
c9-27010Puzzle 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
21. Rxb8+ Ke7 22. Qh7+ Rxh7 23. Ng8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h7 (#1).
- Strong! knight to g8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qh7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #287.
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