Mate in 3: rook to f7 (f1·6)
c9-16920Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
17. Rxf7+ Rxf7 18. Qg6+ Kf8 19. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxf7, then Qg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #484.
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