Mate in 3: pawn to e8
c9-09187Puzzle 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
41. e8=Q+ Kh7 42. Qh8+ Kg6 43. Qg7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to h8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qh8+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #349.
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