Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g3)
c9-18346naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
20. Rxg7+ Kf8 21. Rg3+ Kf7 22. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Rg3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #309.
SP-309 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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