Mate in 3: rook to g3 (g1)
c9-24584naming 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
34. Rxg3 a4 35. Bd3 axb3 36. Rg6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- bishop to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead a4, then Bd3 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #87.
SP-87 · ThroneScout — Centre-file king, rim knight: 204 of the 960 positions share this pattern.
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