Mate in 3: pawn to d7 (d6·2)
c9-28099Puzzle 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
34. d7+ Kd8 35. Rg8+ Kc7 36. d8=Q#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to g8 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to d8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kd8, then Rg8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #644.
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