Mate in 3: rook to c6 (d6·3)
c9-28119Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
29. Rxc6+ Ka8 30. Rexc8+ Kb7 31. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka8, then Rexc8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #862.
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