Mate in 3: rook to f1 (c1)
c9-25648Puzzle 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
29. Rf1+ Ke5 30. Qe1+ Kd4 31. Qe4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke5, then Qe1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #146.
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