Mate in 3: rook to e7 (e1·7)
c9-14853naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1860Theme: 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
30. Re7+ Kg6 31. Rg8+ Kh5 32. Nf6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg6, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #423.
SP-423 · BastionGuard — King shifted to c or f, knights kept clear of the edges — 168 positions in all.
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