Mate in 3: rook to c4
c9-16878Puzzle 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
26. Rxc4+ Kd5 27. Rb5+ c5 28. Rbxc5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd5, then Rb5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #585.
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