Mate in 3: rook to g6 (h6·2)
c9-27768Puzzle 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
34. Rg6+ Kh7 35. Rh1+ Nh6 36. Rhxh6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to g6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to h1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Rh1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #163.
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