Mate in 3: rook to f7 (h7)
c9-21930Puzzle 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
27. Rxf7+ Ke8 28. Qc7 Rxg4 29. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to c7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qc7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #274.
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