Mate in 3: pawn to c6 (b5)
c9-28070Puzzle 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
31. bxc6 Qxd1+ 32. Rxd1 Rf8 33. Qb7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: rook to d1 (#1).
- Precise: queen to b7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Qxd1+, then Rxd1 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #915.
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