Mate in 3: rook to f7 (e7·3)
c9-11897Puzzle 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
26. Rxf7+ Ke8 27. Re7+ Kf8 28. Nd7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e7 (#1).
- Precise: knight to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Re7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #611.
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