Mate in 3: rook to e8 (f8·2)
c9-23860Puzzle 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
38. Rxe8+ Kb7 39. Rb8+ Ka7 40. Qb6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Rb8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #159.
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