Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d7·4)
c9-12680Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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. Rd8+ Nxd8 23. Qd7+ Kf8 24. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to d8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxd8, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #178.
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