Mate in 3: rook to h5 (h3)
c9-20853Puzzle 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
27. Rxh5+ gxh5 28. Qf5+ g6 29. Qxg6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead gxh5, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #17.
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