Mate in 3: rook to f8 (f7·2)
c9-24028Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
29. Rf8+ Kd7 30. R4f7+ Ke6 31. Re7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then R4f7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #227.
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