Mate in 3: pawn to e3
c9-25907Puzzle 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. fxe3 Qc2+ 33. Bxc2 Re6 34. Qg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to c2 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qc2+, then Bxc2 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #216.
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