Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e7·8)
c9-09788Puzzle rating: 2210Theme: 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
21. Re8+ Nc8 22. Rxc8+ Kxc8 23. Qe8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc8, then Rxc8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #829.
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