Mate in 3: pawn to e5 (f4)
c9-20676Puzzle rating: 1980Theme: 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
30. fxe5 Rf6 31. exf6 Bc5 32. Qg6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to f6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rf6, then exf6 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #2.
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