Mate in 3: rook to h3 (g3·2)
c9-28348Puzzle 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
23. Rh3+ Kg5 24. Rg1+ Kxf5 25. Rh5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to h3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then Rg1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #865.
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