Mate in 3: rook to g7 (d7·3)
c9-12312Puzzle rating: 2210Theme: 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
34. Rg7+ Kh8 35. Rg6+ Rf6 36. Bxf6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #905.
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