Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g4·3)
c9-22460Puzzle 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
33. Rxg7+ Kh8 34. Rh7+ Kg8 35. Qg3#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #180.
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