Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g3·2)
c9-12113Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
23. Rxg7 Rf7 24. Rxg8+ Rf8 25. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf7, then Rxg8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #464.
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