Mate in 3: rook to b3 (a3)
c9-28406Puzzle 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
22. Rb3+ Nb7 23. Rxb7+ Kxb7 24. Qb5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nb7, then Rxb7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #719.
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