Mate in 3: rook to f3 (h3)
c9-25654naming 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. Rxf3 Qe8 30. Rf6+ Qe6 31. Rxe6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe8, then Rf6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #422.
SP-422 · RampartGuard — A b- or g-file king and two knights on inner files (b–g).
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