Mate in 3: rook to c6 (c3·2)
c9-10631Puzzle 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
28. Rxc6+ Kb7 29. Qb6+ Ka8 30. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Qb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #863.
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