Mate in 3: rook to b7 (b8·2)
c9-28260Puzzle 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
19. Rb7+ Bd7 20. Rxd7+ Ke8 21. Qb8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd7, then Rxd7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #298.
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