Mate in 3: rook to d5 (d1·3)
c9-24431naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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
36. Rxd5+ Ke7 37. Rxd7+ Ke8 38. Qf7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Rxd7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #869.
SP-869 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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