Mate in 3: pawn to b7 (a6·4)
c9-27976Puzzle 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
20. axb7+ Kxb7 21. Qa7+ Kc8 22. Qb8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Well found: queen to a7 (#1).
- Strong! queen to b8 is the sharp choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kxb7, then Qa7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #636.
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