Mate in 3: rook to f8 (d8·2)
c9-26493Puzzle 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
34. Rxf8+ Kh7 35. Bf5+ g6 36. Rf7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to f5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Bf5+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #785.
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