Mate in 3: rook to c4 (c1)
c9-25903Puzzle 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
30. Rxc4+ Kd6 31. Re1 Kd5 32. Qe6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to e1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Re1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #338.
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