Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e2·3)
c9-24320Puzzle 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
25. Re8+ Kb7 26. Qb8+ Ka6 27. Qc8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to b8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to c8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb7, then Qb8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #714.
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