Mate in 3: rook to g5 (g1)
c9-28159Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
29. Rxg5 h6 30. Nxf7+ Kh7 31. Be4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f7 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead h6, then Nxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #67.
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