Mate in 3: rook to a3 (c3)
c9-27198Puzzle 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
37. Ra3+ Qa4 38. Rxa4+ Kb7 39. Rd7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qa4, then Rxa4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #705.
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