Mate in 3: rook to g1 (h1·2)
c9-26968Puzzle 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
32. Rxg1 Be7 33. Rd8+ Kxd8 34. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be7, then Rd8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #254.
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