Mate in 3: rook to g8 (g2·2)
c9-22580Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
35. Rxg8+ Qxg8 36. Qxh6+ Qh7 37. Qxh7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxg8, then Qxh6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #372.
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