Mate in 3: pawn to b5 (b4·2)
c9-11448Puzzle 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
35. b5 Bd6 36. Qf5+ Be5 37. Qxe5#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to b5.
- Spot on — queen to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd6, then Qf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #833.
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