Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g1)
c9-16038naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
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
33. Rxg7+ Ke8 34. Qg8+ Rf8 35. Qe6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qg8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #633.
SP-633 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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