Mate in 3: rook to c7 (a7)
c9-26734Puzzle 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
41. Rxc7+ Kg6 42. Qg8+ Kh5 43. Qxg5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Qg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #670.
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