Mate in 3: rook to h8 (h3)
c9-28492naming tag (square·N)Shuffle 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
27. Rh8+ Kg7 28. gxf6+ Bxf6 29. Qh6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to h8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: pawn to f6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then gxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #609.
SP-609 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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