Mate in 3: rook to f7 (f1·7)
c9-20549Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
13. Rxf7+ Kxf7 14. Rf1+ Kg6 15. c4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to f1 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to c4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf7, then Rf1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #297.
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