Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g1·3)
c9-27199Puzzle 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. Rxg7 Rf2+ 28. Kxf2 a4 29. Rg8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — king to f2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf2+, then Kxf2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #166.
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