Mate in 3: pawn to b7 (a6·5)
c9-28504Puzzle 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
19. axb7+ Na4 20. b8=Q+ Ka6 21. Rxa4#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to b7 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Spot on — pawn to b8 (#1).
- Precise: rook to a4 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Na4, then b8=Q+ and you win the pawn.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #907.
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