Mate in 3: rook to f5 (f1)
c9-19698Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
31. Rxf5+ Kd6 32. Rxf6+ Kc7 33. Rg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Rxf6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #81.
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