Mate in 3: rook to d7 (d1·8)
c9-15068Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
23. R1d7+ Kf6 24. Rf7+ Kg6 25. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf6, then Rf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #481.
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