Mate in 3: pawn to c7 (c6·3)
c9-22379Puzzle rating: 1820Theme: 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
41. c7 d4 42. c8=Q+ Ka7 43. Bxd4#
Why it works
- Sensible development: pawn to c7.
- Spot on — pawn to c8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead d4, then c8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #458.
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