Mate in 3: rook to g1
c9-22396Puzzle 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
27. Rxg1 g4 28. Rxg4 Bf7 29. Qg5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g4, then Rxg4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #93.
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