Mate in 3: rook to h2 (h1·2)
c9-27324Puzzle 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
25. Rxh2 Qc7 26. Nxc7 a6 27. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h2 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qc7, then Nxc7 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #152.
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