Mate in 3: rook to f4 (d4)
c9-26531Puzzle 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
29. Rf4+ Kxe8 30. Qc6+ Ke7 31. Rf7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxe8, then Qc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #291.
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