Mate in 3: rook to e6 (e1)
c9-22320Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
40. Re6+ Kh5 41. Qf7+ Kh4 42. Rxh6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Strong! rook to h6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh5, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #330.
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