Mate in 3: rook to h1 (g1·3)
c9-24034Puzzle 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
19. Rh1+ Bh4 20. Rxh4+ Kg8 21. Rh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to h4 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bh4, then Rxh4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #225.
Explore position #225Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play