Mate in 3: rook to g6 (g4)
c9-16347Puzzle 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
38. Rxg6+ Kh7 39. Nh4 a3 40. Rf7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to h4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Nh4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #436.
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