Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d3)
c9-20339Puzzle 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
32. Rd8+ Nc8 33. Rxc8+ Bxc8 34. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to c8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc8, then Rxc8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #919.
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