Mate in 3: pawn to b3
c9-22200Puzzle 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
34. cxb3 c3+ 35. Kc2 Nd2 36. Rbg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- king to c2 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c3+, then Kc2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #755.
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