Mate in 3: rook to e7 (b7·2)
c9-25435Puzzle 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
32. Rxe7+ Kg6 33. f5+ Kh6 34. Qxh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then f5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #760.
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