Mate in 3: rook to d4 (c4)
c9-27570Puzzle 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
29. Rxd4+ Kc7 30. Rd7+ Kb8 31. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Rd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #560.
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