Winning blow: rook to c8 (g8)
c9-28460naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1560Theme: 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
37. Rc8+ Kb5 38. Rc5+ Ka6 39. Ra5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb5, then Rc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #152.
SP-152 · RampartScout — The king starts on b or g while a knight begins on the a- or h-file — the smallest family.
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