Mate in 3: rook to d8 (h8)
c9-12457Puzzle 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
23. Rhxd8+ Kc7 24. Bxc5 b6 25. R2d7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Bxc5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #92.
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