Mate in 3: rook to d7 (h7)
c9-12997Puzzle 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
26. Rxd7+ Kc8 27. Qg8+ Qd8 28. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Qg8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #663.
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