Mate in 3: rook to c5 (c1)
c9-22008Puzzle 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
24. Rxc5 Ne5 25. Nxe5 h5 26. Nf7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e5 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne5, then Nxe5 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #732.
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