Mate in 3: rook to d1 (e1)
c9-23106Puzzle 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. Rxd1+ Kc8 31. Nb6+ Kb8 32. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to b6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Nb6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #0.
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