Mate in 3: rook to h8 (h1·6)
c9-01168Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
14. Rh8+ Kxh8 15. Qh2+ Kg8 16. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h2 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxh8, then Qh2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #456.
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