Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g1·5)
c9-25520Puzzle 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
34. Rg7+ Kf8 35. Qf6+ Bf7 36. Rxf7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #140.
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