Mate in 3: rook to b4 (b3)
c9-28427Puzzle 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
31. Rxb4 Bb7 32. Rxb7+ Ka8 33. Qa3#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bb7, then Rxb7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #802.
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