Mate in 3: rook to g8 (g1·2)
c9-24784naming 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
27. Rg8+ Bd8 28. Rxd8+ Rc8 29. Rxc8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd8, then Rxd8+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #803.
SP-803 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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