Mate in 3: rook to c8 (c5·2)
c9-22431Puzzle 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
33. Rc8+ Qd8 34. Rg1 Qxc8 35. Rg8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to g1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd8, then Rg1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #254.
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