Mate in 3: rook to c7 (c4·3)
c9-22477naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
22. Rxc7+ Nxc7 23. Qxd6+ Kc8 24. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxc7, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #667.
SP-667 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
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