Mate in 3: rook to h7 (h1·2)
c9-01997Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
17. Rxh7+ Kg8 18. Rxh8+ Kg7 19. Qh7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Rxh8+ and you win the rook.
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