Mate in 3: rook to g6 (g3)
c9-13024naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1990Theme: 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
22. Rxg6+ Nxg6 23. Bxe6+ Kg7 24. Qf7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to e6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to f7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxg6, then Bxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #116.
SP-116 · RampartScout — The king starts on b or g while a knight begins on the a- or h-file — the smallest family.
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