Mate in 3: rook to d7 (d6·2)
c9-20534Puzzle 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
17. Rxd7 Nd6 18. cxd6 f5 19. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd6, then cxd6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #940.
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