Mate in 3: rook to e1 (h1·3)
c9-27032Puzzle 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
29. Rxe1 Qxe1+ 30. Kxe1 d3 31. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — king to e1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxe1+, then Kxe1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #704.
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