Mate in 3: rook to f7 (d7)
c9-15719Puzzle 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
35. Rf7+ Kg5 36. Bf4+ Kh5 37. Rh7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then Bf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #290.
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