Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d1·5)
c9-23734Puzzle 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
36. Rd8+ Qxd8 37. Qxd8+ Bc8 38. Qxc8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxd8, then Qxd8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #746.
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