Mate in 3: rook to a7 (f7)
c9-28205Puzzle 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
33. Ra7+ Kb5 34. c4+ Kc6 35. Rc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: pawn to c4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb5, then c4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #283.
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