Mate in 3: rook to c8 (c6)
c9-18125Puzzle 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
24. Rc8+ Rxc8 25. Rxc8+ Qxc8 26. dxc8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxc8, then Rxc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #922.
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