Mate in 3: pawn to d8 (d7)
c9-24818Puzzle 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
29. d8=Q+ Kg7 30. Qg5+ Kh8 31. Rd8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to g5 (#1).
- Precise: rook to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kg7, then Qg5+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #131.
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