Mate in 3: rook to g6 (g1·3)
c9-02476Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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. Rxg6+ Kf7 15. Rg7+ Ke6 16. Qe5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Rg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #443.
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