Mate in 3: rook to f3 (f1·3)
c9-20242naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1980Theme: 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
33. Rxf3 Kh8 34. Ne7 Kh7 35. Qg8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to e7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Ne7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #395.
SP-395 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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