Mate in 3: rook to e7 (e8)
c9-27529Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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+ Kd8 38. Qxd6+ Kc8 39. Qc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Qxd6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #867.
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