Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e3·2)
c9-17397naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: 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
26. Re8+ Rf8 27. Rxf8+ Bg8 28. Rxg8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf8, then Rxf8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #309.
SP-309 · BastionScout — Off-centre king plus a rim knight (a/h): 168 positions carry this shape.
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