Mate in 3: pawn to c4
c9-24854Puzzle 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. bxc4 Ne6 26. Qxe6 gxh6 27. Rxh8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e6 (#1).
- Precise: rook to h8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ne6, then Qxe6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #387.
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