Mate in 3: rook to a2 (a1)
c9-28359Puzzle 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
27. Rxa2 Rc2+ 28. Rxc2 g2 29. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to a2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc2+, then Rxc2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #735.
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