Mate in 3: rook to e1 (h1·5)
c9-11963Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
31. Re1+ Be6 32. Qxe6+ Kd8 33. Qe8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be6, then Qxe6+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #132.
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