Mate in 3: rook to d7 (d1·9)
c9-14303Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
28. Rxd7 Qxc4 29. Nxc4 h4 30. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxc4, then Nxc4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #948.
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