Mate in 3: pawn to a5
c9-19394Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
23. a5+ Kb5 24. Be2+ Ka4 25. Ra1#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to e2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a1 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb5, then Be2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #447.
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