Mate in 3: rook to b8 (e8)
c9-24003naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
33. Rxb8 Ka5 34. Ra8+ Kb4 35. Ra4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka5, then Ra8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #696.
SP-696 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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