Mate in 3: rook to h8 (h4·2)
c9-25579Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
27. Rh8+ Kg7 28. Rg8+ Kf6 29. Qf4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #402.
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