Mate in 3: rook to d4 (d1)
c9-28077Puzzle 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
27. Rxd4 Nf7 28. Qc5+ Ka5 29. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf7, then Qc5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #926.
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