Mate in 3: rook to c5 (c2)
c9-27038Puzzle 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
23. Rxc5 d4 24. Rh5 dxe3 25. Rh8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to h5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead d4, then Rh5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #314.
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