Mate in 3: rook to d4
c9-09148Puzzle 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
19. Rd4+ Kc5 20. Na4+ Kb5 21. Bd3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to a4 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc5, then Na4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #828.
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