Mate in 3: rook to e8 (b8)
c9-17507Puzzle 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
41. Rxe8+ Kxe8 42. Ra8+ Bb8 43. Rxb8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxe8, then Ra8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #533.
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