Mate in 3: rook to h8 (b8)
c9-24002Puzzle 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
31. Rh8+ Kg5 32. Qg4+ hxg4 33. h4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g4 (#1).
- Strong! pawn to h4 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then Qg4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #194.
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