Mate in 3: rook to f5 (f1·4)
c9-22386Puzzle 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
22. Rxf5 Qg1+ 23. Kxg1 exf5 24. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — king to g1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qg1+, then Kxg1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #29.
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