Mate in 3: rook to h8 (h1)
c9-09706Puzzle 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
19. Rh8+ Rf8 20. d6 Rxh8 21. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- pawn to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf8, then d6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #888.
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