Mate in 3: rook to h7 (h5·3)
c9-25312Puzzle 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
35. Rh7+ Qf7 36. Rxf7+ Ke6 37. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qf7, then Rxf7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #264.
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