Mate in 3: rook to f4 (g4)
c9-22130Puzzle 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
28. Rf4+ Nf5 29. Qxf5+ Ke8 30. Qxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf5, then Qxf5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #499.
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