Mate in 3: rook to c7 (c4)
c9-23496Puzzle 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+ Kd8 29. Rc8+ Ke7 30. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Rc8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #449.
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