Mate in 3: rook to d4 (d1·3)
c9-16529Puzzle 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
34. Rxd4+ Kc8 35. Rc4+ Qc6 36. Rh8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Rc4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #203.
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