Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d1·6)
c9-27210Puzzle 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
17. Rxd8+ Kb7 18. Bc8+ Ka8 19. Ba6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to c8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Bc8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
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