Mate in 3: rook to f7 (f1·3)
c9-11538Puzzle 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
25. Rf7+ Kh8 26. Qh6 Nf6 27. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to h6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Qh6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #617.
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