Mate in 3: pawn to c5 (d4·2)
c9-28154Puzzle 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
14. dxc5 Nb6 15. cxb6 d6 16. Qd7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to c5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to b6 (#1).
- Precise: queen to d7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Nb6, then cxb6 and you win the knight.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #691.
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