Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e1·9)
c9-25364Puzzle 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
22. Re8+ Kf7 23. Rf8+ Ke6 24. Nc5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Strong! knight to c5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #157.
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