Mate in 3: pawn to b7 (b6)
c9-22802Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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. b7+ Kd7 30. Nf6+ Kd6 31. Bb4#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: knight to f6 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to b4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd7, then Nf6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #167.
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