Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d7)
c9-19456Puzzle 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
31. Rxd8+ Kb7 32. Qd5+ Kc7 33. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Qd5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #817.
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