Mate in 3: rook to f8 (f1·4)
c9-15192Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
31. Rf8+ Ka7 32. Nac6+ Kb7 33. Rb8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Nac6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #895.
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