Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e6·5)
c9-14892naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1990Theme: 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. Re8+ Rxe8 31. Qxe8+ Ka7 32. Qa8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxe8, then Qxe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #345.
SP-345 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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