Mate in 3: rook to e5 (e1·3)
c9-23031Puzzle 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
31. Rxe5+ Kd6 32. Qb8+ Kc6 33. Bb5#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd6, then Qb8+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #362.
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