Mate in 3: rook to d7 (a7)
c9-24666Puzzle 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
37. Rxd7+ Kh8 38. Qxg6 h3 39. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Qxg6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #109.
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