Mate in 3: rook to c7 (b7·2)
c9-28475Puzzle 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. Rxc7 Rf7 34. Rg8+ Rf8 35. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf7, then Rg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #618.
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