Mate in 3: rook to f7 (f6)
c9-17186Puzzle 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
32. Rf7+ Kc6 33. Rb6+ Kd5 34. Rd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc6, then Rb6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #949.
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