Mate in 3: rook to g7 (h7·2)
c9-27140Puzzle 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
22. Rxg7 Bxe2+ 23. Kxe2 f4 24. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — king to e2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxe2+, then Kxe2 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #79.
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