Mate in 3: rook to b7 (c7·6)
c9-13195naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2210Theme: 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. Rb7+ Ka8 27. Rxa7+ Kb8 28. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Rxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #825.
SP-825 · RampartScout — Wing king plus a rim knight, and only 72 positions qualify — the rarest pattern of all.
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