Mate in 3: rook to e5 (e1·4)
c9-22244Puzzle 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
34. Rxe5+ Kf6 35. Re1+ Kf5 36. Be6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e1 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf6, then Re1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #113.
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