Mate in 3: rook to f8 (f3·4)
c9-23328Puzzle 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
24. Rf8+ Ne8 25. Rxe8+ Kb7 26. Nc5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e8 (#1).
- Strong! knight to c5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne8, then Rxe8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #671.
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