Mate in 3: rook to e7 (e1·6)
c9-28117Puzzle 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
40. Re7+ Kg8 41. Re8+ Kf7 42. Nd6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e8 (#1).
- Strong! knight to d6 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Re8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #53.
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