Mate in 3: rook to h6 (g6)
c9-26333Puzzle 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
34. Rh6+ Bh7 35. Rg7 bxc3 36. Rhxh7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to g7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bh7, then Rg7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #680.
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