Mate in 3: rook to g8 (e8·4)
c9-17901Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
42. Rg8+ Kh7 43. Rh8+ Kg7 44. Rag8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #393.
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