Mate in 3: rook to h7 (h1·7)
c9-21948Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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. Rxh7 Nxd2 28. Rh8+ Kf7 29. Rg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxd2, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #35.
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