Mate in 3: rook to f3 (f2)
c9-26550Puzzle 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
22. Rxf3 Qxh4 23. gxh4 b5 24. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to h4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxh4, then gxh4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #426.
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