Mate in 3: pawn to d5
c9-25667Puzzle 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. d5+ Bd4 29. Bxd4+ Rf6 30. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: bishop to d4 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bd4, then Bxd4+ and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #452.
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