Mate in 3: rook to c6 (c4)
c9-21863Puzzle 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
31. Rc6+ Ke7 32. Rc7+ Kd6 33. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Rc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #747.
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