Mate in 3: rook to d6 (d1·4)
c9-09229Puzzle 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
25. Rxd6+ Qxd6 26. Qxd6+ Ke8 27. Nc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: knight to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxd6, then Qxd6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #738.
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