Mate in 3: rook to d2 (b2)
c9-28266Puzzle 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
22. Rd2+ Qd5 23. Qc1 Rxd8 24. Qc5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd5, then Qc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #657.
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