Mate in 3: rook to g5 (g8)
c9-24812Puzzle 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. Rg5+ Kd4 30. Nb5+ Kd3 31. Rxb3#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to b5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd4, then Nb5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #792.
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