Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e1·16)
c9-10130Puzzle rating: 1990Theme: 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
20. Re8+ Kf7 21. Qxd5+ Kf6 22. Qe6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Qxd5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #337.
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