Mate in 3: rook to c1 (a1·3)
c9-24266Puzzle 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
25. Rc1+ Kd6 26. Ne4+ Kd5 27. Rc5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Ne4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #540.
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