Mate in 3: rook to c8 (c1·3)
c9-26915Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
32. Rc8+ Rf8 33. Rxf8+ Kh7 34. Rh1#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf8, then Rxf8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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