Mate in 3: rook to g3 (b3)
c9-12490Puzzle 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
36. Rg3+ Kh6 37. Rg6+ Kh7 38. Rh5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh6, then Rg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #386.
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