Mate in 3: pawn to d4 (c3)
c9-28426Puzzle 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
38. cxd4 a6 39. Qd8+ Kb7 40. Rc7#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to d4 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to c7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead a6, then Qd8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #328.
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