Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d2·2)
c9-24490Puzzle 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
42. Rd8+ Ke7 43. f8=Q+ Kxe6 44. Rxc6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to f8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then f8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #628.
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