Mate in 3: rook to e6 (e1·3)
c9-22062Puzzle 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
26. Re6+ Kg5 27. Qxg6+ Kf4 28. Re4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then Qxg6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #474.
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