Mate in 3: rook to c4 (e4)
c9-27407Puzzle 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
35. Rc4+ Kb6 36. Qb8+ Ka6 37. Qb7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 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 #541.
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