Mate in 3: pawn to b7 (a6·3)
c9-25248Puzzle 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
28. axb7 Rd1+ 29. Rxd1 fxe3 30. bxa8=Q#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — rook to d1 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rd1+, then Rxd1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #699.
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