Mate in 3: rook to c7 (c1·2)
c9-22627Puzzle 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
22. Rc7+ Ke8 23. Qd7+ Kf8 24. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #126.
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