Mate in 3: pawn to d6
c9-21886Puzzle 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
13. cxd6+ Kxd6 14. Qc5+ Ke6 15. Bxd5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c5 (#1).
- Strong! bishop to d5 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxd6, then Qc5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #475.
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