Mate in 3: rook to c3
c9-22588Puzzle 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. Rc3+ Kb7 31. Nxd5+ Ka6 32. Ra3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to d5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Nxd5+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #61.
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