Mate in 3: rook to b8 (b2·2)
c9-26091naming 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
24. Rb8+ Nc8 25. Qxc8+ Qd8 26. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc8, then Qxc8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #706.
SP-706 · BastionGuard — Both knights begin inside the board while the king stands on c or f; a position and its mirror twin share this family.
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