Mate in 3: rook to f3 (f1·2)
c9-25405Puzzle 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
17. Rxf3 Nf6 18. Rxf6 c3 19. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf6, then Rxf6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #480.
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