Mate in 3: rook to g2 (g1)
c9-28098Puzzle 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
33. Rxg2+ Kh5 34. Kf4 b6 35. Rh2#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- king to f4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h2 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh5, then Kf4 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #644.
Explore position #644Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play