Mate in 3: rook to e6 (e5)
c9-28241Puzzle 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
42. Re6+ Kc5 43. Rxb7 h3 44. Rc7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to b7 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc5, then Rxb7 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #331.
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