Mate in 3: pawn to a8 (a7)
c9-24880Puzzle 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
34. a8=Q+ Ke7 35. Qxe8+ Kxd6 36. Rc6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to a8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to e8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke7, then Qxe8+ and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #543.
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