Mate in 3: rook to g3 (g1·3)
c9-28093Puzzle 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. Rxg3 Qxe2 28. Qg7+ Ke8 29. Qg8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxe2, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #107.
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