Mate in 3: rook to h8 (h1·4)
c9-21782Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
23. Rh8+ Ke7 24. Qb4+ Kd7 25. Qd6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qb4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #213.
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