Mate in 3: rook to g1 (f1)
c9-28035Puzzle 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
32. Rg1+ Kh8 33. Qe5+ Qf6 34. Qxf6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Qe5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #295.
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