Mate in 3: rook to c8 (f8)
c9-26099Puzzle 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
25. Rxc8+ Kxc8 26. Nb6+ Kd8 27. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: knight to b6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc8, then Nb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #948.
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