Mate in 3: rook to c5
c9-27963Puzzle 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
33. Rc5+ Kb8 34. Rc8+ Ka7 35. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: rook to c8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to a8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Rc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #935.
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