Mate in 3: rook to e7 (e1)
c9-10588Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
33. Re7+ Rd7 34. Rdxd7+ Kb8 35. Rd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd7, then Rdxd7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #240.
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