Mate in 3: rook to h7 (h8·2)
c9-26469Puzzle 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
29. Rh7+ Kc8 30. Bxg5 b5 31. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to g5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Bxg5 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #278.
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