Mate in 3: rook to f6 (f7)
c9-26643Puzzle 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
34. Rf6+ Qd6 35. Qb8+ Kc6 36. Rxd6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qd6, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #358.
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