Mate in 3: rook to e6
c9-25953Puzzle 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
33. Re6+ Rf6 34. Rxf6+ Kh7 35. Rh6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf6, then Rxf6+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #787.
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