Mate in 3: pawn to e7
c9-27153Puzzle 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
16. fxe7+ Ke8 17. Qxc8 Qxd1 18. Qxd8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c8 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke8, then Qxc8 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #165.
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