Mate in 3: pawn to c5 (d4)
c9-23650Puzzle 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
30. dxc5 a3 31. Rd1 g4 32. Rd6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- rook to d1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead a3, then Rd1 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #594.
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