Mate in 3: pawn to d6 (d5·3)
c9-18918Puzzle rating: 1950Theme: 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. d6 Rc2+ 31. Bxc2 Kb7 32. Qc7#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to d6.
- Spot on — bishop to c2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rc2+, then Bxc2 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #957.
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