Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e1·6)
c9-28143Puzzle 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
33. Re8+ Qxe8 34. Qxe8+ Kg7 35. Ne6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxe8, then Qxe8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #580.
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