Mate in 3: pawn to a8
c9-22467Puzzle 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
29. a8=Q+ Kc7 30. Ra7+ Kb6 31. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to a7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kc7, then Ra7+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #274.
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