Mate in 3: rook to d7 (d2)
c9-13238Puzzle 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
21. Rxd7 Re7 22. Rxe7 h4 23. Rh7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re7, then Rxe7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #56.
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