Mate in 3: rook to f3 (a3)
c9-14367naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 2170Theme: 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
35. Rf3 Bd3+ 36. Kc1 Bb1 37. Rf8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to f3.
- king to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd3+, then Kc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #814.
SP-814 · RampartScout — A knight in the corner and the king out on the wing (b/g); like every family, it is closed under mirror twins.
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