Mate in 3: rook to f7 (f6·3)
c9-22139Puzzle 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
32. Rf7+ Kd6 33. Re6+ Kxe6 34. Qf6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Re6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #266.
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