Mate in 3: rook to e7 (h7)
c9-28185Puzzle 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
41. Rxe7 Kd8 42. Ra7 h4 43. Rg8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to a7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Ra7 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #842.
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