Mate in 3: pawn to c5 (b4·2)
c9-22685Puzzle 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
28. bxc5 Re5 29. Qxb3+ Ka7 30. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Re5, then Qxb3+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #381.
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