Mate in 3: rook to c8 (c5·3)
c9-20186Puzzle rating: 1820Theme: 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. Rcc8 Re5+ 32. fxe5 g4 33. Ra8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to c8.
- Spot on — pawn to e5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re5+, then fxe5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #907.
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