Mate in 3: pawn to d7 (d6)
c9-18669Puzzle 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
33. d7+ Ke6 34. Nf4+ Ke7 35. d8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f4 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke6, then Nf4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #677.
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