Mate in 3: rook to f1 (f2)
c9-24004Puzzle 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
31. Rxf1 Bf6 32. f8=Q+ Bd8 33. Qdxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf6, then f8=Q+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #343.
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