Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g8)
c9-23940Puzzle 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
41. Rxg7+ Kh5 42. Re7 Kg5 43. Rxe5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to e7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh5, then Re7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #478.
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