Mate in 3: pawn to e5 (e4)
c9-19947Puzzle 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
34. e5+ Kc5 35. Na4+ Kb5 36. Qb6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to a4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc5, then Na4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #871.
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