Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e6·4)
c9-14854Puzzle 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
21. Re8+ Kc7 22. Be5+ Nxe5 23. Qxe5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: bishop to e5 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Be5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #871.
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