Mate in 3: rook to b5 (c5)
c9-27030naming 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
18. Rb5+ Bb7 19. Rxb7+ Ka8 20. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bb7, then Rxb7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #546.
SP-546 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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