Mate in 3: rook to d5 (c5·2)
c9-19857Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
28. Rxd5 Kg7 29. Rh7+ Kf8 30. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Rh7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #587.
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