Mate in 3: rook to g8 (a8)
c9-26153Puzzle 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. Rxg8+ Kf7 31. Nf6+ Kxf6 32. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Nf6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #752.
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