Mate in 3: rook to e7 (g7)
c9-13207naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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. Re7+ Kg8 29. Qg2+ Kf8 30. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g2 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qg2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #410.
SP-410 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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