Mate in 3: rook to h1 (b1)
c9-16815Puzzle 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
27. Rh1 Qxd2+ 28. Kxd2 g5 29. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: king to d2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxd2+, then Kxd2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #657.
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