Mate in 3: rook to g3 (h3·2)
c9-16680Puzzle 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
29. Rg3+ Bxg3 30. Rg7+ Kf8 31. e7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxg3, then Rg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #48.
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