Mate in 3: rook to f6 (f1·5)
c9-17574Puzzle 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
38. Rxf6 Rb1+ 39. Kxb1 Kd8 40. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — king to b1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb1+, then Kxb1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #803.
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