Mate in 3: rook to d7 (f7)
c9-24638Puzzle 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
36. Rxd7 Kc8 37. Rdf7 d4 38. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to f7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Rdf7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
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