Mate in 3: rook to d7 (d1·6)
c9-08974Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
27. Rxd7+ Kf6 28. Qxc6+ Ke5 29. Rd5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf6, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #531.
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