Mate in 3: rook to g7 (f7)
c9-20090Puzzle 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
12. Rxg7+ Kh8 13. Rg8+ Kh7 14. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #403.
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