Mate in 3: rook to f6 (f5·2)
c9-22123naming 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
36. Rxf6+ Kg7 37. Qg2+ Kxf6 38. Qg5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g2 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qg2+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #40.
SP-40 · RampartScout — A knight in the corner and the king out on the wing (b/g); like every family, it is closed under mirror twins.
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