Mate in 3: pawn to b8
c9-10111Puzzle 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
35. b8=Q+ Ke7 36. Rc7+ Kd6 37. Qd8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Rc7+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #842.
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