Mate in 3: pawn to b6 (c5)
c9-28344Puzzle 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
35. cxb6+ Kb8 36. Qc7+ Ka8 37. Qa7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: queen to c7 (#1).
- Precise: queen to a7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Kb8, then Qc7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #686.
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