Mate in 3: rook to f7 (e7·4)
c9-20731Puzzle 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
20. Rxf7+ Kg8 21. Rxg7+ Kf8 22. Qe7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Rxg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #208.
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