Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g6·3)
c9-22642Puzzle 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
29. Rg7+ Kh8 30. Rg8+ Kh7 31. R3g7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #3.
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