Mate in 3: rook to h1 (g1)
c9-23185Puzzle 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
28. Rh1+ Qh4 29. Rxh4+ Bh6 30. Rxh6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qh4, then Rxh4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #342.
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