Mate in 3: rook to g4 (g1·2)
c9-28114Puzzle 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
24. Rxg4+ Kf8 25. Bxd6+ Ke8 26. Rg8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Bxd6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #483.
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