Mate in 3: pawn to c7 (b6)
c9-27709Puzzle 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
29. bxc7 Nc6 30. c8=Q+ Nd8 31. Re7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to c8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to e7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nc6, then c8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #502.
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