Mate in 3: rook to e7 (e5·3)
c9-22820Puzzle 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. Rxe7+ Kb8 41. Nxa6+ Kc8 42. Re8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to a6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Nxa6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #786.
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