Mate in 3: rook to d7 (d1·10)
c9-12406Puzzle rating: 2400Theme: 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
34. Rd7 e3 35. Re7+ Kd8 36. Ne6#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to d7.
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead e3, then Re7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #565.
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