Mate in 3: rook to d7 (d1)
c9-22514Puzzle 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
30. Rxd7 Bc4 31. Rd8+ Bg8 32. Rxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc4, then Rd8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #251.
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