Mate in 3: rook to d6
c9-16225Puzzle 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
28. Rxd6+ Kxd6 29. Qd7+ Ke5 30. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxd6, then Qd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #884.
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