Mate in 3: rook to c1 (c4)
c9-25597Puzzle 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
33. Rxc1 Rf7 34. Qxf7 gxh5 35. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf7, then Qxf7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #363.
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