Mate in 3: rook to f6 (e6)
c9-22851Puzzle 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
33. Rxf6 gxf4 34. Rf8+ Bd8 35. Rdxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead gxf4, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #798.
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