Mate in 3: rook to g3 (g7)
c9-27468Puzzle 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
36. Rg3+ Kf4 37. Qf2+ Ke4 38. Qf3#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf4, then Qf2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #287.
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