Mate in 3: rook to g3 (h3)
c9-25019Puzzle 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
26. Rg3+ Bg5 27. Rxg5+ Kf6 28. Rg6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bg5, then Rxg5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #413.
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