Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d1)
c9-08850Puzzle 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. Rd8+ Kg7 34. Qd4+ f6 35. Qxf6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qd4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #395.
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