Mate in 3: rook to b6 (b1·2)
c9-24991naming 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
36. Rb6+ Ke7 37. Qc7+ Kf8 38. Rb8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
SP-783 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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