Mate in 3: rook to c7 (c1)
c9-25853Puzzle 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. Rxc7+ Kd6 34. Ra7+ Kc6 35. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Ra7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #720.
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