Mate in 3: rook to e7 (a7)
c9-27101Puzzle 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
37. Rxe7+ Kg6 38. Qd6+ Kf5 39. g4#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to g4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Qd6+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #605.
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