Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e7·4)
c9-23220Puzzle 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
29. Re8+ Bd8 30. Qxb6+ Kc8 31. Rxd8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd8, then Qxb6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #913.
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