Mate in 3: rook to c2 (c1·2)
c9-19984Puzzle 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
30. Rxc2 Rf6 31. Qg8+ Kh6 32. Qh8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf6, then Qg8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #98.
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