Mate in 3: pawn to d5 (d4)
c9-27911Puzzle 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
30. d5+ c5 31. dxc6+ Ka8 32. Qd8#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to d5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to c6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead c5, then dxc6+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #537.
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