Mate in 3: rook to b8 (d8)
c9-28101Puzzle 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 Rxf6 33. Qd8 f4 34. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to d8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxf6, then Qd8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #177.
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