Mate in 3: rook to d5 (d1)
c9-23273Puzzle 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
33. Rxd5+ Qd6 34. Rxd6+ Ke7 35. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd6, then Rxd6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
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