Mate in 3: rook to f1 (a1)
c9-19816Puzzle 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
25. Rxf1 g6 26. Qxg6+ Kh8 27. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g6, then Qxg6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #145.
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