Mate in 3: pawn to a5 (b4)
c9-08971Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
35. bxa5 Rg8 36. Qd6 Rh8 37. c7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to a5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to d6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg8, then Qd6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #480.
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