Mate in 3: rook to e1 (f1·3)
c9-24740naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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
31. Re1+ Be4 32. Rxe4+ Kf7 33. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to e4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Be4, then Rxe4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #16.
SP-16 · 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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