Mate in 3: rook to b4 (b2)
c9-28229Puzzle 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
26. Rxb4 Kc7 27. Qxc5+ Kd8 28. Rb8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Qxc5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #802.
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