Mate in 3: rook to e8 (e1·10)
c9-26002naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1760Theme: 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. Re8+ Kf7 31. Rf8+ Ke6 32. Rf6#
Why it works
- Great move! rook to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf7, then Rf8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #21.
SP-21 · RampartScout — Wing king plus a rim knight, and only 72 positions qualify — the rarest pattern of all.
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