Mate in 3: rook to f6 (f1·6)
c9-20156Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
18. Rxf6 Bxg3+ 19. hxg3 cxb3 20. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to g3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxg3+, then hxg3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #864.
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