Mate in 3: rook to f8 (c8·2)
c9-13522Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
32. Rxf8+ Kh7 33. R8xf7+ Kh6 34. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then R8xf7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #289.
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