Mate in 3: rook to g8 (g1·4)
c9-28148Puzzle 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
20. Rg8+ Ke7 21. Qe4+ Kf7 22. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qe4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #314.
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