Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e3·3)
c9-18259Puzzle 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
28. Re8+ Kc7 29. Rxb7+ Bxb7 30. Qb6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Rxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #668.
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