Mate in 3: rook to f7
c9-14865Shuffle 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
18. Rf7+ Kh8 19. Bg7+ Rxg7 20. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Bg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #43.
SP-43 · BastionScout — A c- or f-file king with at least one knight out on the edge.
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