Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d1·8)
c9-27919Puzzle 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
23. Rxd8+ Kxd8 24. Ne6+ Kc8 25. Qc7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxd8, then Ne6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #532.
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