Mate in 3: rook to a7 (b7·2)
c9-27360Puzzle 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
19. Rxa7+ Kxa7 20. Qxa5+ Kb8 21. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to a5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxa7, then Qxa5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #847.
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