Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d3·3)
c9-23515naming 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
35. Rd8+ Ka7 36. Qc6 e5 37. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Qc6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
SP-959 · RampartGuard — A wing king (b/g) with no knight on the a- or h-file.
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