Mate in 3: rook to f7 (f1·2)
c9-28371Puzzle 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. Rf7+ Ne7 34. Rxe7+ Kxd6 35. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne7, then Rxe7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #685.
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