Mate in 3: rook to c4 (c1·2)
c9-16387Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
36. Rxc4 dxc4 37. c7+ Ka8 38. c8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to c7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead dxc4, then c7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #838.
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