Mate in 3: rook to c7 (c4·2)
c9-28155Puzzle 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
39. Rxc7 Rg7 40. Rc8+ Ke7 41. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg7, then Rc8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #213.
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