Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e1·4)
c9-27392Puzzle 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
26. Re8+ Qf8 27. Be6+ Kh8 28. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qf8, then Be6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #356.
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