Mate in 3: pawn to b5 (c4)
c9-26402Puzzle 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
21. cxb5 g3 22. Ra1 gxh2 23. Ra8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- rook to a1 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead g3, then Ra1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #255.
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