Mate in 3: rook to c8 (c1)
c9-21698Puzzle 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
30. Rxc8+ Qe8 31. Qxe5 Qxc8 32. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe8, then Qxe5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #337.
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