Mate in 3: rook to b6 (d6·2)
c9-28097Puzzle 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
29. Rb6+ Ka7 30. Ra6+ Kb8 31. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Ra6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #698.
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