Mate in 3: rook to f8 (h8·2)
c9-12405Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
32. Rf8+ Kg6 33. Qxf5+ Kh6 34. Rh8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Qxf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #81.
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