Mate in 3: rook to c6 (d6·2)
c9-24821Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
41. Rxc6+ Kd3 42. Qb5+ Kd4 43. Rd6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd3, then Qb5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #574.
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