Mate in 3: rook to g8 (g5)
c9-27139Puzzle 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
27. Rg8+ Ke7 28. Qf8+ Ke6 29. Rg6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to g6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #80.
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