Mate in 3: rook to b8 (b7·2)
c9-27189Puzzle 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
32. Rxb8+ Bxb8 33. Qb7+ Kd8 34. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxb8, then Qb7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #248.
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