Mate in 3: rook to b7 (f7)
c9-27146Puzzle 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
30. Rb7+ Kc6 31. Qa6+ Qb6 32. Qxb6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc6, then Qa6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #71.
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