Mate in 3: rook to c6 (b6)
c9-27711Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
28. Rc6+ Kb7 29. Qc7+ Ka8 30. Ra6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #725.
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