Mate in 3: rook to e1 (h1·2)
c9-26399Puzzle 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
27. Rxe1+ Kd7 28. Qxd5+ Kc8 29. Bf5#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d5 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Qxd5+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #162.
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