Mate in 3: pawn to d3
c9-17893Puzzle 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
31. exd3 f6 32. Qxe8+ Kg7 33. Qh6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to h6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead f6, then Qxe8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #73.
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