Mate in 3: rook to g8 (a8·2)
c9-14705Puzzle 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
36. Rg8 Nxg4 37. Nf7+ Kh5 38. Rg5#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to g8.
- Spot on — knight to f7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxg4, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #387.
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