Mate in 3: rook to c7 (c2)
c9-23177Puzzle 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
23. Rxc7 Rb8 24. Qc6+ Rb7 25. Qxb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb8, then Qc6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #775.
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