Mate in 3: rook to f8 (f3·3)
c9-20337Puzzle 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
22. Rxf8+ Be8 23. Qe6+ Kd8 24. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be8, then Qe6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #587.
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