Mate in 3: pawn to f5
c9-16956Puzzle 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
23. f5+ Ke5 24. Qd7 Bf6 25. Qe6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to d7 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to e6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke5, then Qd7 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #333.
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