Mate in 3: rook to f5 (f4)
c9-22800Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
36. Rxf5 Rd1 37. Rxd1 Rg2 38. Rd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd1, then Rxd1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #691.
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