Mate in 3: rook to f4 (g4·2)
c9-23008naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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
29. Rf4+ Kg5 30. Rf5+ Kg4 31. Re4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then Rf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #104.
SP-104 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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