Mate in 3: rook to d5 (c5)
c9-20679Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
36. Rd5+ Ke7 37. Qxd7+ Kf8 38. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #956.
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