Mate in 3: rook to c6 (c5·2)
c9-18490Puzzle 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. Rxc6+ bxc6 25. Qxc6+ Rc7 26. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead bxc6, then Qxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #891.
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