Mate in 3: rook to f6 (f5)
c9-18551naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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
34. Rf6+ b6 35. Rf7 Bg3 36. Ra7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to f7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b6, then Rf7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #805.
SP-805 · RampartScout — A wing-file king (b or g) and at least one corner knight: the rarest of the six families, just 72 positions.
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