Mate in 3: rook to g1 (a1)
c9-23423Puzzle 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
30. Rg1+ Rg6 31. Rxg6+ Kf8 32. Rc8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg6, then Rxg6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #356.
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