Mate in 3: pawn to d6 (d5·4)
c9-10747Puzzle rating: 2170Theme: 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
21. d6 h5 22. Qxb7+ Kd8 23. Qxb8#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to d6.
- Spot on — queen to b7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead h5, then Qxb7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #227.
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