Mate in 3: rook to c8 (e8)
c9-18927Puzzle 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
40. Rxc8 Rc6 41. Qxc6 b5 42. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc6, then Qxc6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #733.
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