Mate in 3: rook to f8 (f1·6)
c9-27492Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
23. Rf8+ Bc8 24. Rxc8+ Ka7 25. Nb5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bc8, then Rxc8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #917.
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