Mate in 3: rook to e4 (e1·2)
c9-28095Puzzle 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
32. Rxe4+ Kf5 33. Re5+ Kf4 34. Qg3#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf5, then Re5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #499.
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