Mate in 3: rook to d7 (g7)
c9-20217Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
27. Rxd7+ Ke8 28. Qg6+ Kf8 29. Rf7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qg6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #221.
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