Mate in 3: rook to c3 (g3)
c9-27165Puzzle 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
19. Rxc3+ Qc6 20. Bxc6 Re8+ 21. Be4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qc6, then Bxc6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #103.
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