Mate in 3: rook to d6 (d2)
c9-16776Puzzle 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
33. Rd6+ Qe6 34. Rxe6+ Kg5 35. Qf6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe6, then Rxe6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #108.
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