Mate in 3: rook to h8 (h1·2)
c9-10478Puzzle 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
36. Rh8+ Rg8 37. Rxg8+ Ne8 38. Rxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg8, then Rxg8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #674.
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