Mate in 3: rook to f8 (f1·2)
c9-18982Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
29. Rf8+ Be8 30. Rxe8+ Rd8 31. Be6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be8, then Rxe8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #729.
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