Mate in 3: rook to e1 (e8)
c9-28087Puzzle 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
35. Rxe1 h4 36. Qb6+ Kb8 37. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e1 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead h4, then Qb6+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #650.
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