Mate in 3: rook to e1 (h1·4)
c9-27980Puzzle 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
25. Re1+ Kf7 26. Qxd7+ Kg8 27. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Qxd7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #266.
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