Mate in 3: pawn to e4 (e3)
c9-28172Puzzle rating: 1760Theme: 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
24. e4+ Kh4 25. Nf5+ Kh5 26. Qf3#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to e4 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f5 (#1).
- Precise: queen to f3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kh4, then Nf5+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #780.
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