Mate in 3: rook to f8 (h8)
c9-28320Puzzle 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
27. Rxf8+ Kxf8 28. Qh6+ Ke8 29. Rg8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf8, then Qh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #131.
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