Mate in 3: rook to c4 (f4)
c9-26622naming 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
32. Rc4+ Kd8 33. Qa7 Bxd2 34. Qxb8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- queen to a7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qa7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #283.
SP-283 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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