Mate in 3: pawn to b5 (b4)
c9-27592Puzzle 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
22. b5+ Kd5 23. Qf7+ Kd4 24. c3#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to f7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to c3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd5, then Qf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #782.
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