Mate in 3: pawn to c4 (b3)
c9-26400Puzzle 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
24. bxc4 Rg8 25. Bc6 d5 26. Qxc7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- bishop to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg8, then Bc6 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #635.
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