Mate in 3: rook to f8 (f1·5)
c9-24299Puzzle 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
22. Rxf8+ Qe8 23. Rxe8+ Kd7 24. Qe6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe8, then Rxe8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #445.
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