Mate in 3: rook to h7 (h1·8)
c9-14773Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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
38. Rh7 Rxd7 39. Rxf7+ Kd8 40. Qxd7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to h7.
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxd7, then Rxf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #519.
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