Mate in 3: rook to e8 (d8)
c9-06645Puzzle rating: 1650Theme: 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
17. Rxe8 Bxg2+ 18. Nxg2 Rxe8 19. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to g2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bxg2+, then Nxg2 and you stay on top.
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