Mate in 3: rook to c5 (d5)
c9-16320Puzzle rating: 2210Theme: 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
20. Rc5+ Kd7 21. Qc6+ Ke7 22. Qe6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #382.
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