Mate in 3: rook to g6 (g7)
c9-22110Puzzle 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
32. Rxg6 Bxg6 33. Qxg6 b5 34. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxg6, then Qxg6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #38.
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