Mate in 3: rook to e7 (e3)
c9-25493Puzzle 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. Re7+ Kc8 23. Re8+ Kc7 24. R1e7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc8, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #890.
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