Mate in 3: pawn to e3 (f2·2)
c9-27614Puzzle 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
27. fxe3 fxe3+ 28. Kc3 exf6 29. Rxb7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- king to c3 develops smoothly.
- Precise: rook to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead fxe3+, then Kc3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #888.
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