Mate in 3: rook to d6 (e6)
c9-20556naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1980Theme: 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
35. Rxd6 Nc6 36. Rdxc6 f3 37. Ba6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc6, then Rdxc6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #806.
SP-806 · RampartScout — The king starts on b or g while a knight begins on the a- or h-file — the smallest family.
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