Mate in 3: rook to c8 (c5)
c9-20007naming 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
36. Rxc8+ Nxc8 37. Nc6+ Ke8 38. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxc8, then Nc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #807.
SP-807 · RampartGuard — King pushed to the b- or g-file, knights off the edges — 144 positions here.
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