Mate in 3: rook to c6
c9-15942Puzzle 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
34. Rxc6+ dxc6 35. Rf7+ Kd6 36. Qxc6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead dxc6, then Rf7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #301.
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