Mate in 3: rook to h6 (e6)
c9-23846Puzzle 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
27. Rxh6+ Rh7 28. Qc3+ Qg7 29. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rh7, then Qc3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #141.
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