Mate in 3: rook to g1 (f1·2)
c9-22983Puzzle 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
18. Rg1+ Qg4 19. Rxg4+ Kf8 20. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g4 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qg4, then Rxg4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #19.
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