Mate in 3: rook to d3 (e3)
c9-25758naming 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
14. Rd3+ Bd4 15. Rxd4+ Qd5 16. Rxd5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd4, then Rxd4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #127.
SP-127 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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