Mate in 3: rook to g7 (f7·2)
c9-26361Puzzle 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. Rxg7 a4 31. Rxc8+ Rxc8 32. Rd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead a4, then Rxc8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #598.
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