Mate in 3: rook to g4 (h4·2)
c9-23387Puzzle 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
22. Rg4+ Kf8 23. Qg7+ Ke7 24. Ng6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #200.
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