Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e1·2)
c9-23286naming 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
25. Re8+ Nf8 26. Qg5+ Kh8 27. Rxf8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nf8, then Qg5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #337.
SP-337 · ThroneScout — A central king (d or e), but with a knight posted out on the a- or h-file.
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