Mate in 3: rook to e7 (g7·2)
c9-21998Puzzle 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
31. Rxe7 Ra2+ 32. Kxa2 h6 33. Rxc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — king to a2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ra2+, then Kxa2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #698.
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