Mate in 3: rook to c7
c9-17396Puzzle 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
28. Rc7+ Kg8 29. Rxg7+ Kh8 30. Qh5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Rxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #245.
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