Mate in 3: pawn to a4
c9-23127Puzzle 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
37. bxa4+ Qb2+ 38. Rxb2+ Ka7 39. Ra5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to a4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to b2 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qb2+, then Rxb2+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #655.
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