Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e1)
c9-19103naming 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
33. Re8+ Ka7 34. Ra5+ Ra6 35. Qxa6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka7, then Ra5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #742.
SP-742 · RampartGuard — Both knights begin on inner files while the king sits on the wing (b/g); mirror twins stay together in this family.
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