Mate in 3: rook to h7 (h5)
c9-09353Puzzle 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
28. Rxh7+ Kf6 29. Qg7+ Kf5 30. e4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf6, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #399.
Explore position #399Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play