Mate in 3: rook to h6 (h8)
c9-24213Puzzle 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
40. Rh6+ Kg5 41. Qg7+ Qg6 42. Qxg6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then Qg7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #865.
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