Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g1·4)
c9-23169Puzzle 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. Rg7+ Kd8 37. Qh4+ Re7 38. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #351.
Explore position #351Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play