Mate in 3: rook to g1 (a1·2)
c9-13200Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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
27. Rg1 Rg6 28. Rxg6 Kc8 29. Rg8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to g1.
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg6, then Rxg6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #694.
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