Mate in 3: rook to d6 (d4)
c9-26470Puzzle 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. Rxd6 h6 31. Rd8+ Kh7 32. Rh8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead h6, then Rd8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #88.
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