Mate in 3: rook to h7 (h3)
c9-13000Puzzle 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
41. Rh7+ Rg7 42. Rxg7+ Ka8 43. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: rook to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg7, then Rxg7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #469.
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