Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e1·12)
c9-21690Puzzle rating: 1860Theme: 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
41. Rxe8+ Kxe8 42. Qd7+ Kf8 43. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxe8, then Qd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #529.
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