Mate in 3: rook to e6 (g6)
c9-09234Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
30. Rxe6+ fxe6 31. Bg6+ Qf7 32. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead fxe6, then Bg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #624.
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