Mate in 3: pawn to b3 (c2)
c9-27366Puzzle 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
23. cxb3 Nb4 24. Qc4+ Nd5 25. Bxd5#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to c4 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nb4, then Qc4+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #783.
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