Mate in 3: rook to d1 (g1)
c9-24066Puzzle 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
20. Rxd1+ Ke7 21. Nf5+ Kf8 22. Qd6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Nf5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #539.
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