Mate in 3: pawn to e3 (f2)
c9-26073Puzzle 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
27. fxe3 Rb8 28. Ra4 Bb7 29. Qa5#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e3 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to a4 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to a5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rb8, then Ra4 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #915.
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