Mate in 3: rook to c7 (c1·5)
c9-18834Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
34. Rc7+ Kd8 35. Qd6+ Rd7 36. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #480.
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