Mate in 3: rook to e1 (f1)
c9-22658Puzzle 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
15. Re1+ Qe4 16. Rxe4+ Kf6 17. Qf5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qe4, then Rxe4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #781.
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