Mate in 3: rook to d7 (d1·5)
c9-26244Puzzle 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
21. Rxd7+ Re7 22. Rxe7+ Kh8 23. Qf6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re7, then Rxe7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #160.
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