Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g3·3)
c9-13526Puzzle 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
25. Rxg7+ Kxg7 26. Qg6+ Kh8 27. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxg7, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #34.
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