Mate in 3: rook to f6 (f1·7)
c9-09828Puzzle 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
25. Rxf6+ Rg6 26. Rxg6+ hxg6 27. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg6, then Rxg6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #776.
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