Mate in 3: pawn to c3
c9-11074Puzzle 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
30. dxc3 bxa6 31. Bxd5+ Bxd5 32. Qc8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead bxa6, then Bxd5+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #190.
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