Mate in 3: rook to f3 (f1)
c9-22195Puzzle 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
26. Rxf3 Qg8 27. Rh3+ Qh7 28. Rxh7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qg8, then Rh3+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #445.
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