Mate in 3: rook to g6 (g1·2)
c9-25593Puzzle 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
25. Rxg6+ Kf8 26. Rg8+ Kxg8 27. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Rg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #397.
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