Mate in 3: rook to d5 (b5)
c9-22530Puzzle 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
37. Rxd5 Ke6 38. Rd8 h3 39. Ng5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to d8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Rd8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #313.
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