Mate in 3: rook to e7 (e5)
c9-24815Puzzle 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
35. Re7+ Kf8 36. Qxf6+ Kg8 37. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qxf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #162.
Explore position #162Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play