Mate in 3: pawn to f3 (f2)
c9-19047Puzzle 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
38. f3+ Kd3 39. Qb3+ Ke2 40. Qe3#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd3, then Qb3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #416.
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