Mate in 3: rook to g7 (f7·3)
c9-09277Puzzle 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
29. Rg7+ Kf8 30. Nxh7+ Ke8 31. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to h7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Nxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #0.
Explore position #0Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play