Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g4)
c9-26057Puzzle 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
36. Rg7+ Rf7 37. Rxf7+ Kd8 38. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf7, then Rxf7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #879.
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