Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e7·6)
c9-21568naming 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
22. Re8+ Rxe8 23. Qf6+ Re7 24. Qxe7#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxe8, then Qf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #679.
SP-679 · ThroneGuard — A central king (d or e) and two knights tucked onto inner files: the family that holds the standard array, SP-518.
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