Mate in 3: pawn to f7 (f6·4)
c9-26290Puzzle 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
20. f7+ Nd4 21. Bxd4+ Rf6 22. Bxf6#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — bishop to d4 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nd4, then Bxd4+ and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #582.
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