Mate in 3: rook to f6 (f1)
c9-26017Puzzle 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
30. Rxf6+ Kxf6 31. Qf5+ Kg7 32. Nh5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#1).
- Precise: knight to h5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf6, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #452.
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