Mate in 3: rook to e7 (b7)
c9-16835Puzzle 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
22. Rxe7+ Bf7 23. Rxf7+ Kg8 24. Qg6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bf7, then Rxf7+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #105.
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