Mate in 3: pawn to d4
c9-24374Puzzle 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
26. d4+ Nd3+ 27. Qxd3+ Nc4+ 28. Qxc4#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to c4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd3+, then Qxd3+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #748.
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