Mate in 3: pawn to c8
c9-10509Puzzle 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
40. c8=Q+ Ke7 41. Qd8+ Kf7 42. Qf8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qd8+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #950.
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