Mate in 3: rook to g7 (g1·6)
c9-22260naming 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
22. Rxg7+ Kh8 23. Rxh7+ Kg8 24. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh8, then Rxh7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #124.
SP-124 · BastionScout — A knight on the a- or h-file, king on c or f — the mirror twin lands here as well.
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