Mate in 3: pawn to f5 (e4)
c9-24624Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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. exf5 Ne6 27. Bxe6 c6 28. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to e6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne6, then Bxe6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #352.
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