Mate in 3: rook to f1 (e1·2)
c9-24294Puzzle 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
22. Rf1+ Bf6 23. Rxf6+ Bf7 24. Qxf7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf6, then Rxf6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #479.
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