Mate in 3: rook to f7 (f2)
c9-22781Puzzle 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
31. Rf7+ Ke8 32. Re7+ Kd8 33. Rxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e7 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Re7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #416.
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