Mate in 3: pawn to b6 (a5·2)
c9-28313Puzzle 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. axb6 Rxd1+ 31. Kxd1 f3 32. Ra8#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to b6 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — king to d1 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a8 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Rxd1+, then Kxd1 and you win the rook.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #661.
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