Mate in 3: pawn to f3
c9-17739Shuffle 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
28. exf3 d3 29. Qxd3 h3 30. Qg6#
Why it works
- Best move. pawn to f3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — queen to d3 (#1).
- Precise: queen to g6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead d3, then Qxd3 and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #427.
SP-427 · BastionGuard — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, with neither knight in a corner.
Explore position #427Similar puzzles
Free, no ads · Android 8.0+ · coming soon to Google Play