Mate in 3: rook to e3 (g3)
c9-26034Puzzle 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
32. Rxe3+ Kf6 33. Rf1 dxc4 34. Bxh7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to f1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf6, then Rf1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #27.
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