Mate in 3: rook to d7 (e7)
c9-22348Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
28. Rxd7+ Ka6 29. Qc7 dxc4 30. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to c7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka6, then Qc7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #637.
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