Mate in 3: rook to g8 (g1·5)
c9-26964Puzzle 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
35. Rg8+ Kd7 36. Nf6+ Kxd6 37. Qf4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #339.
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