Mate in 3: pawn to b7
c9-10832Puzzle 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
29. b7+ Kxd8 30. bxa8=Q+ Kd7 31. Qbb7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to a8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxd8, then bxa8=Q+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #910.
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