Mate in 3: rook to d1 (e1·4)
c9-10095Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
22. Rd1+ Rd5 23. Qxd5+ Kc8 24. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd5, then Qxd5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #301.
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