Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d1·4)
c9-21856naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 3
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
29. Rd8+ Ka7 30. Qc5+ Ka6 31. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #951.
SP-951 · RampartGuard — King pushed to the b- or g-file, knights off the edges — 144 positions here.
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