Mate in 3: pawn to d6 (e5·4)
c9-22156Puzzle 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
21. exd6 Ne5 22. Qxe5 Rh6 23. Qe7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne5, then Qxe5 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #619.
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