Mate in 3: rook to c2 (c1)
c9-20771Puzzle 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
21. Rxc2+ Nxc2 22. h8=Q+ Qg8 23. Qxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c2 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxc2, then h8=Q+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #944.
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