Mate in 3: pawn to f4 (e3·3)
c9-28088Puzzle 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. exf4 Rg8 31. Rxg8 c5 32. Bg5#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to g5 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rg8, then Rxg8 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #114.
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