Mate in 3: rook to f7 (f1·4)
c9-18184Puzzle 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
20. Rf7+ Bxf7 21. Qxf7+ Kd8 22. Nb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxf7, then Qxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #92.
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