Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g2)
c9-16323Puzzle 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
29. Rg7+ Ke8 30. Qc8+ Bd8 31. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qc8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #525.
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