Mate in 3: rook to c7 (c5·2)
c9-27156Puzzle 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
25. Rc7+ Kb6 26. Qb8+ Ka5 27. Qb4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb6, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #452.
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