Mate in 3: rook to g1 (d1)
c9-24792Puzzle 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. Rg1+ Kf8 30. Bh6+ Ke8 31. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to h6 (#1).
- Strong! rook to g8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Bh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #4.
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