Mate in 3: rook to d8 (g8)
c9-26543Puzzle 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. Rxd8+ Kc7 31. Ne6+ Qxe6 32. Qb6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Ne6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #602.
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