Mate in 3: rook to d7 (d3)
c9-22401Puzzle 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
36. Rd7+ Kb8 37. Qxa7+ Kc8 38. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to a7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #799.
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