Mate in 3: pawn to e4
c9-18775Puzzle 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
30. e4+ Kg5 31. Qd2+ Qe3+ 32. Qxe3#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to d2 (#1).
- Strong! queen to e3 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg5, then Qd2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #237.
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