Mate in 3: rook to e7 (e6·4)
c9-22684Puzzle 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
32. Re7+ Kd8 33. Rc7+ Kxe8 34. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Rc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #601.
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