Mate in 3: rook to c7 (e7)
c9-23333Puzzle 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
28. Rxc7+ Ka6 29. Rb7 gxh4 30. Qb5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to b7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka6, then Rb7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #540.
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