Mate in 3: rook to e6 (e7)
c9-10981Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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
28. Re6 f4 29. Bh4+ Kf5 30. e4#
Why it works
- Sensible development: rook to e6.
- Spot on — bishop to h4 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f4, then Bh4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #72.
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