Mate in 3: rook to b7 (b5)
c9-27726Puzzle 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
30. Rb7+ Kg8 31. Qg6+ Kh8 32. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #329.
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