Mate in 3: rook to c7 (b7·3)
c9-15359naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1820Theme: 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
34. Rc7 Rd8 35. Nxc6 Rf8 36. Rxa7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd8, then Nxc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #802.
SP-802 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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