Mate in 3: pawn to e5
c9-24017Puzzle 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
29. fxe5+ Nxe5 30. Ne4+ Kg6 31. Rxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to e4 (#1).
- Precise: rook to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nxe5, then Ne4+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #544.
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