Mate in 3: rook to e5 (c5)
c9-24117naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeMate in 3
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. Re5+ Kf8 31. Qf5+ Kg8 32. Re8#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#1).
- Strong! rook to e8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf8, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #701.
SP-701 · BastionGuard — Off-centre king (c/f), no knight on the a- or h-file.
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