Mate in 3: pawn to c8 (b7)
c9-26626Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
41. bxc8=Q Kf6 42. Qg8 e3 43. Qxg6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- queen to g8 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kf6, then Qg8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #10.
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