Mate in 3: rook to c3 (c1)
c9-25560Puzzle 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. Rxc3+ Kb7 33. Rc7+ Ka8 34. Qc6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Rc7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #615.
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