Mate in 3: rook to c3 (d3)
c9-28301Puzzle 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
33. Rc3+ Kd6 34. Qb4+ Kd5 35. Qc5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Qb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #314.
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