Mate in 3: rook to g7 (f7·4)
c9-15667naming 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
26. Rg7+ Kh8 27. Rxh7+ Kg8 28. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rxh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #131.
SP-131 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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