Mate in 3: rook to f4 (f1·3)
c9-22594Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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. Rxf4 gxf4 28. Be5 h4 29. Bd6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- bishop to e5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead gxf4, then Be5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #336.
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