Mate in 3: rook to g8 (g7·2)
c9-22598Puzzle 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
35. Rg8+ Rxg8 36. Qxf6+ Rg7 37. hxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxg8, then Qxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #121.
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