Mate in 3: rook to g7 (h7·4)
c9-16647Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
28. Rxg7+ Nf7 29. Rxf7+ Ke8 30. Qe6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf7, then Rxf7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #396.
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