Mate in 3: rook to e1 (d1)
c9-22125Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: 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
23. Re1+ Be3 24. Rxe3+ Kd4 25. Re4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be3, then Rxe3+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #859.
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