Mate in 3: rook to f8 (g8)
c9-18575naming 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
31. Rxf8+ Kxf8 32. Nh7+ Ke8 33. Rg8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to h7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxf8, then Nh7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #187.
SP-187 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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