Mate in 3: pawn to c5 (b4)
c9-28391Puzzle 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
41. bxc5 h5 42. c6 b4 43. c7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to c5 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- pawn to c6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: pawn to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead h5, then c6 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #513.
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