Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d2·4)
c9-13455Puzzle 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
29. Rd8+ Kxd8 30. Ne6+ Kc8 31. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: knight to e6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxd8, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #759.
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