Mate in 3: rook to e6 (e8)
c9-22228Puzzle 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
28. Re6+ Kg7 29. Bh5+ Kf8 30. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Bh5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #18.
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