Mate in 3: pawn to e6 (e5)
c9-22869Puzzle 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
38. e6+ Kg8 39. Rc1 b4 40. Rc8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to c1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to c8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg8, then Rc1 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #400.
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