Mate in 3: rook to e7 (e6·3)
c9-28285Puzzle 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
33. Rxe7 Rxg3+ 34. hxg3 h4 35. Rxh7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to g3 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxg3+, then hxg3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #489.
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