Mate in 3: rook to f7 (f3)
c9-27543Puzzle 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
38. Rxf7+ Kc8 39. h8=Q+ Bd8 40. Q4xd8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then h8=Q+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #668.
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