Mate in 3: rook to g8 (c8)
c9-24571Puzzle 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. Rg8+ Kh6 29. Rh8+ Kg6 30. Qh7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh6, then Rh8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #177.
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