Mate in 3: rook to f4 (f1·2)
c9-27237naming 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. Rxf4+ Kg8 30. Qf7+ Kxh8 31. Rh4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Qf7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #511.
SP-511 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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