Mate in 3: rook to c1 (e1)
c9-12667Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
35. Rxc1 Kb7 36. Qxc7+ Ka6 37. Rc6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Qxc7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #724.
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