Mate in 3: rook to c8 (f8·2)
c9-27908Puzzle 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
25. Rxc8+ Kxc8 26. Qf8+ Kc7 27. Qxb8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc8, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #560.
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