Mate in 3: rook to e7 (e1·4)
c9-18667Puzzle 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
21. Re7+ Kd8 22. Rxf7+ Ke8 23. Qe6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Rxf7+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #358.
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