Mate in 3: rook to b7 (d7·3)
c9-19538naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1990Theme: 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
35. Rb7+ Ka8 36. Ra7+ Kb8 37. Rhb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to a7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Ra7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #844.
SP-844 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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