Mate in 3: rook to c3 (c1·2)
c9-25562Puzzle 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
29. Rxc3 c6 30. Rxc6+ bxc6 31. Ba6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c6, then Rxc6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #654.
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