Mate in 3: rook to d3
c9-22098Shuffle 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
29. Rxd3+ Rd6 30. Rxd6+ Qxd6 31. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd6, then Rxd6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #633.
SP-633 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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