Mate in 3: pawn to g5 (g4·5)
c9-07062Puzzle 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
11. g5+ Ke5 12. Nf7+ Kf4 13. e3#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to g5 keeps the pressure (#2).
- Well found: knight to f7 (#1).
- Precise: pawn to e3 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke5, then Nf7+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #515.
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