Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e1·15)
c9-18393Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
29. Re8+ Kh7 30. Be4+ Qg6 31. Qd7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Be4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #110.
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