Mate in 3: rook to f1
c9-15746Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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. Rcf1+ Kg4 32. Rfg1+ Kf4 33. Qc1#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg4, then Rfg1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #74.
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