Mate in 3: rook to h7 (h5·2)
c9-19880Puzzle 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
34. Rh7+ Kg6 35. Rg7+ Kh5 36. Rh4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Rg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #584.
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