Mate in 3: rook to e7 (h7·2)
c9-10074Puzzle 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
34. Re7+ Kd6 35. Nf5+ Kc5 36. Rc7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to f5 (#1).
- Strong! rook to c7 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #276.
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