Mate in 3: pawn to b4
c9-25083Puzzle 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
32. axb4+ Ka4 33. Qxb6 Nc5 34. Qa5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — queen to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ka4, then Qxb6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #832.
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