Mate in 3: pawn to c5 (c4)
c9-10952Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
17. c5+ bxc5 18. bxc5+ Kd7 19. Qf5#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to c5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead bxc5, then bxc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #118.
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