Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g6·2)
c9-23951Puzzle 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
33. Rgxg7+ Kh8 34. Rh7+ Kg8 35. Reg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rh7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #505.
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