Mate in 3: rook to b5 (d5·2)
c9-14690naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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. Rxb5+ Ka8 23. Qe8+ Nc8 24. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #945.
SP-945 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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