Mate in 3: rook to e1 (d1·2)
c9-23697Puzzle 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
27. Re1+ Be4 28. Rexe4+ Kd8 29. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be4, then Rexe4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #24.
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