Mate in 3: rook to h4 (d4·2)
c9-11287Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
39. Rxh4 Be7 40. Rh8+ Kf7 41. Qe6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be7, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #54.
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