Mate in 3: pawn to d3 (c2)
c9-19468Puzzle 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
31. cxd3 Rd1+ 32. Kxd1 Bc4 33. Qf8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — king to d1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd1+, then Kxd1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #764.
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