Mate in 3: rook to f2
c9-25888Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 3
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
25. Rxf2 Ke8 26. Qe1+ Kd8 27. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qe1+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
SP-783 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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