Mate in 3: pawn to c3 (b2)
c9-19486Puzzle 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
35. bxc3 Kb8 36. Qxc8+ Kxc8 37. Rf8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Strong! rook to f8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qxc8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #959.
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