Mate in 3: rook to c3 (a3)
c9-28036Puzzle 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. Rxc3 Bc5 26. Rxc5 a3 27. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc5, then Rxc5 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #712.
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