Mate in 3: rook to e6 (e2)
c9-18213Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
19. Re6+ dxe6 20. Rxe6+ Kf7 21. Qg6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to e6 (#1).
- Strong! queen to g6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead dxe6, then Rxe6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #49.
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