Mate in 3: pawn to d8
c9-24129Puzzle 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
25. d8=N+ Kd5 26. Kd3 Nb6 27. Bg2#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- king to d3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: bishop to g2 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd5, then Kd3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #342.
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