Mate in 3: rook to c6 (c5)
c9-26904Puzzle 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
40. Rc6+ Kd5 41. Bf3+ Kd4 42. Rd7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd5, then Bf3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #305.
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