Mate in 3: rook to f8 (f1·3)
c9-28476Puzzle 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
28. Rxf8+ Be8 29. Rxe8+ Kc7 30. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be8, then Rxe8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #660.
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