Mate in 3: pawn to e8 (d7)
c9-24859Puzzle 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
30. dxe8=Q+ Kh7 31. Qxf7+ Kh8 32. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e8 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh7, then Qxf7+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #183.
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