Mate in 3: rook to f7 (f3·2)
c9-10849Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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. Rxf7 h5 26. Nc6+ Kc8 27. Re8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead h5, then Nc6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #880.
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