Mate in 3: pawn to c5
c9-10702Puzzle 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. dxc5 g5 41. Re2 g4 42. Ra2#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to e2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a2 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g5, then Re2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #850.
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