Mate in 3: rook to e1 (f1·2)
c9-26406naming 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
32. Rxe1 g6 33. Rd1 g5 34. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e1 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g6, then Rd1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #890.
SP-890 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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