Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g8·3)
c9-26436Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
26. Rg7+ Ke8 27. Bxd6 a1=R 28. Rf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Bxd6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #944.
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