Mate in 3: rook to d4 (d2)
c9-09747naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
20. Rxd4 e5 21. h8=Q+ Ke7 22. Qe6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead e5, then h8=Q+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
SP-27 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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