Mate in 3: rook to c8 (c7)
c9-14851naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
31. Rc8+ Ng8 32. Rxg8+ Kxg8 33. Qb8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ng8, then Rxg8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #65.
SP-65 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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