Mate in 3: rook to d7 (d1·3)
c9-24851Puzzle 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
32. Rd7+ Rg7 33. Rxg7+ Kh8 34. Rd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg7, then Rxg7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #106.
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