Mate in 3: rook to c6 (c3)
c9-22637naming 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
30. Rxc6+ Kb7 31. Qc8+ Ka7 32. Ra6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Qc8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #660.
SP-660 · ThroneGuard — King on a central file (d/e) with both knights on inner files — the classic-type setup.
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