Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e1·13)
c9-20823Puzzle rating: 1950Theme: 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
30. Re8 Qxb2+ 31. Nxb2 g6 32. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to b2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxb2+, then Nxb2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #862.
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