Mate in 3: rook to f6
c9-09985Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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+ Kxg7 26. Rf7+ Kg8 27. gxh7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg7, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #641.
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