Mate in 3: rook to c7 (c3)
c9-23482Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
34. Rc7+ Rd7 35. Rxd7+ Kg8 36. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd7, then Rxd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #480.
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