Mate in 3: rook to f5 (f1·2)
c9-17962Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
22. Rxf5+ Ke6 23. Qf7+ Kd6 24. Qf6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #337.
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