Mate in 3: rook to d6 (d1·3)
c9-25778Puzzle 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. Rxd6+ Kc7 30. Rd7+ Kc8 31. Re8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Rd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #631.
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