Mate in 3: rook to g8 (h8)
c9-28449Puzzle 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
28. Rhg8+ Kh5 29. Rf6 Ne6 30. Rxh6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to g8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to f6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh5, then Rf6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #149.
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