Mate in 3: pawn to f6
c9-08885Puzzle 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
14. gxf6+ Bg7 15. Qh6 Kh8 16. Qxg7#
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to f6 keeps the pressure (#2).
- queen to h6 develops smoothly.
- Precise: queen to g7 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Bg7, then Qh6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #7.
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