Mate in 3: rook to g3 (g1·2)
c9-25352Puzzle 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
33. Rxg3 Rf7 34. Re8+ Rf8 35. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf7, then Re8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #868.
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