Mate in 3: rook to f1 (b1)
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TypeMate in 3
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
36. Rf1+ Ke4 37. Rf4+ Kd5 38. Rd6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to f4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke4, then Rf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #464.
SP-464 · BastionGuard — A c- or f-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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