Mate in 3: rook to d8 (d1·9)
c9-27926naming 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
26. Rxd8+ Kxd8 27. Nab7+ Kc8 28. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to b7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxd8, then Nab7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #723.
SP-723 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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