Mate in 3: rook to d5 (d1·2)
c9-28297Puzzle 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
26. Rxd5+ Kxc6 27. Rd3+ Bd5 28. Qxd5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxc6, then Rd3+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #76.
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