Mate in 3: rook to e7 (e1·8)
c9-20382Puzzle 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
32. Re7+ Qf7 33. Qxf7+ Kh6 34. Qxh7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qf7, then Qxf7+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #800.
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