Mate in 3: rook to g6
c9-13487Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
29. Rxg6+ Kf7 30. Rh7+ Kxg6 31. Qh5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Rh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #885.
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