Mate in 3: rook to d7 (d5)
c9-23295Puzzle 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
41. Rd7+ Kh8 42. Rc8+ Rg8 43. Bf6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to f6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #148.
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