Mate in 3: pawn to f4 (e3)
c9-13259Puzzle 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
14. exf4+ Qxf4 15. Re1+ Qe3 16. Rxe3#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: rook to e1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxf4, then Re1+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #817.
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