Mate in 3: rook to d3 (g3)
c9-20575Puzzle 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
38. Rxd3 a6 39. f6+ Ke8 40. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead a6, then f6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #193.
Explore position #193Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play