Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e7·5)
c9-28454Puzzle 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
38. Re8+ Kh7 39. Qg8+ Kh6 40. Qh8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to g8 (#1).
- Strong! queen to h8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #108.
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