Mate in 3: rook to h3 (f3)
c9-27240Puzzle 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. Rxh3 Bf6 35. Nf3+ Bh4 36. Rxh4#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf6, then Nf3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #639.
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