Mate in 3: rook to h8 (h7)
c9-18438Puzzle 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
17. Rxh8+ Bf8 18. Rxf8+ Be8 19. Qxe8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf8, then Rxf8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #126.
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